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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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